Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

published:07 Mar 2012

views:511

This short video is to show how we sanitise your water cooler. The techniques used will vary depending on the the type of cooler you have.

published:20 Dec 2013

views:80

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and stockpile them in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport.
This was filmed on the 21st May and 22nd May 2012.
TO FIND OUT WHERE THESE SHIPS ARE NOW, CLICK ON THESE LINKS
ISLAY TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:378985/mmsi:314265000/imo:9030474/vessel:ISLAY_TRADER
SHETLAND TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:2740804/mmsi:314257000/imo:9030486/vessel:SHETLAND_TRADER
MARTIN
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:182700/mmsi:232002159/imo:8510295/vessel:MARTIN
AIRPORT HISTORY AND LAGAN CONSTRUCTION'S WORK
Guernsey Airport opened on the 5th May 1939, and today handles nearly a million travellers every year.
In 2002 the new airport terminal building, car park and surrounding area, was built by Hochtief and became operational on the 19th May 2004. Hochtief also demolished the old terminal building that dated from 1939.
Originally Guernsey Airport had four grass runways, but 1960 saw the construction of a new single tarmacked runway 4,800 ft (1,463 m) long.
In March 2012, Lagan Construction began work on a major programme of essential maintenance and improvements, representing probably the largest development at the airport in more than 70 years. The project was called Airport 2040 and the work that was done is expected to keep the airport going until the year 2040. The work which cost £80million (€93 million at the time) was due to last 22 months, but actually finished two months ahead of schedule.
The work included:
* Construction of an additional 120 metre runway section to the west.
* Create longer grass safety areas at both ends of the runway.
* Removing a long dip in the runway by building it up.
* Resurfacing of the whole runway.
* Resurface all the taxiways.
* Extend the existing taxiway to join up with the runway extension.
* Install a new surface water drainage system.
* Reconstruct all the concrete apron areas.
* Construct new apron areas where there were grass areas.
* Provide additional aircraft stands on the aprons.
* Install new ground lighting.
* Install new navigational aids.
* Move and replace all the runway approach lights.
Most of the work on the apron was done during the day, but the work on the runway was mainly carried out at night, while the airport was closed. The runway then had to be returned to a usable state prior to reopening at 6am each morning. That element of the project was expected to last around seven months. To carry out the work, Lagan Construction built a concrete batching plant on a field opposite the airport entrance, it built a village of portacabins near the MallardHotel to house it's staff, they built an office block built out of portacabins on a site at the back of the spectators car park at La Villiaze and they built a temporary dock at St. Sampsons Harbour.
This dock was where small cargo ships constantly delivered different grades of sand and aggregate for the project, which were then stored in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport. All the plant machinery and trucks used for the project arrived on the local RoRo ferries, CommodoreGoodwill and Commodore Clipper and were moved in convoy from St. Peter Port Harbour, to the airport overnight, when the roads were empty of traffic.
http://www.laganconstruction.com/lagan-construction-lands-contract-at-guernsey-airport/
http://theoldsite.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2902&p=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22775507

Guernsey

The Jurisdiction of Guernsey is a possession of the Crown in right of Guernsey in the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy. The jurisdiction embraces not only all ten parishes on the island of Guernsey, but also the much smaller inhabited islands of Herm, Jethou and Lihou together with many small islets and rocks. The jurisdiction is not part of the United Kingdom, however defence and most foreign relations are handled by the British Government.

History

Etymology

The name "Guernsey", as well as that of neighbouring "Jersey", is of Old Norse origin. The second element of each word, "-ey", is the Old Norse for "island", while the original root, Guern(s), is of uncertain origin and meaning.

Guernsey records

Locations

Caught Record Fish Locations

Guernsey

St Peter Port Breakwater - (Location of 8 Bailiwick Records (Angler Fish, Couchs Sea Bream, Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Flounder, Smooth Hound, Tadpole Fish, Whiting and Ballan Wrasse)). As the records show, the St Peter Port breakwater is good fishing for many species. Located just passed Castle Cornet in the town of St Peter Port. The breakwater is a light house on the end of a pier. It offers easy access and safe fishing although it can be a very busy site due to this facts.

Guernsey (clothing)

Origins

The guernsey is the mainstay of Guernsey's knitting industry which can be dated back to the late 15th century when a royal grant was obtained to import wool from England and re-export knitted goods to Normandy and Spain. Peter Heylin described the manufacture and export of "waste-cotes" during the reign of Charles I. The first use of the name "guernsey" outside of the island is in the 1851 Oxford Dictionary, but the garment was in use in the bailiwick before that.

The guernsey came into being as a garment for fishermen who required a warm, hard wearing, yet comfortable item of clothing that would resist the sea spray. The hard twist given to the tightly packed wool fibres in the spinning process and the tightly knitted stitches, produced a finish that would "turn water" and is capable of repelling rain and spray.

The guernsey was traditionally knitted by the fishermen's wives and the pattern passed down from mother to daughter through the generations. This is a practice which still exists today with the final finishing of the machine-knit parts completed by hand.

History

The airport was officially opened on 5 May 1939. However, regular air services only commenced in October 1946. By 1948, BEA were operating a daily service to Southampton using Douglas DC-3 aircraft. From 1951, Jersey Airlines flew BEA associate scheduled services to Southampton at weekends using Rapide eight-seat biplane airliners.

In 1960 there were four grass runways, with lengths ranging from 2,040ft (622m) to 3,060ft (933m). 1960 also saw the construction of a new tarmacked runway of a length of 4,800ft (1,463m). In early 2000s alongside the work on the new terminal, the States of Guernsey Commerce and Employment department claimed an extension was necessary to allow use of larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737 Classic or Airbus A320 family for trans-European flights. In 2012, a set of four two-day closures under the Airport 2040 programme allowed contractors for the States of Guernsey to resurface the existing runway, extend runway end safety areas and also reconstruct parts of the concrete apron areas. Taxiways which connect the aprons to the runway were also resurfaced and realigned, whilst a new drainage system was implemented. New airfield ground lighting and navigational aids were also installed.

Specsavers Headquarters in Guernsey

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Tom Hanton - Guernsey Office Products

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

4:50

Water Cooler Sanitisation at Elite Office Supplies Guernsey

Water Cooler Sanitisation at Elite Office Supplies Guernsey

Water Cooler Sanitisation at Elite Office Supplies Guernsey

This short video is to show how we sanitise your water cooler. The techniques used will vary depending on the the type of cooler you have.

11:15

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and stockpile them in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport.
This was filmed on the 21st May and 22nd May 2012.
TO FIND OUT WHERE THESE SHIPS ARE NOW, CLICK ON THESE LINKS
ISLAY TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:378985/mmsi:314265000/imo:9030474/vessel:ISLAY_TRADER
SHETLAND TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:2740804/mmsi:314257000/imo:9030486/vessel:SHETLAND_TRADER
MARTIN
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:182700/mmsi:232002159/imo:8510295/vessel:MARTIN
AIRPORT HISTORY AND LAGAN CONSTRUCTION'S WORK
Guernsey Airport opened on the 5th May 1939, and today handles nearly a million travellers every year.
In 2002 the new airport terminal building, car park and surrounding area, was built by Hochtief and became operational on the 19th May 2004. Hochtief also demolished the old terminal building that dated from 1939.
Originally Guernsey Airport had four grass runways, but 1960 saw the construction of a new single tarmacked runway 4,800 ft (1,463 m) long.
In March 2012, Lagan Construction began work on a major programme of essential maintenance and improvements, representing probably the largest development at the airport in more than 70 years. The project was called Airport 2040 and the work that was done is expected to keep the airport going until the year 2040. The work which cost £80million (€93 million at the time) was due to last 22 months, but actually finished two months ahead of schedule.
The work included:
* Construction of an additional 120 metre runway section to the west.
* Create longer grass safety areas at both ends of the runway.
* Removing a long dip in the runway by building it up.
* Resurfacing of the whole runway.
* Resurface all the taxiways.
* Extend the existing taxiway to join up with the runway extension.
* Install a new surface water drainage system.
* Reconstruct all the concrete apron areas.
* Construct new apron areas where there were grass areas.
* Provide additional aircraft stands on the aprons.
* Install new ground lighting.
* Install new navigational aids.
* Move and replace all the runway approach lights.
Most of the work on the apron was done during the day, but the work on the runway was mainly carried out at night, while the airport was closed. The runway then had to be returned to a usable state prior to reopening at 6am each morning. That element of the project was expected to last around seven months. To carry out the work, Lagan Construction built a concrete batching plant on a field opposite the airport entrance, it built a village of portacabins near the MallardHotel to house it's staff, they built an office block built out of portacabins on a site at the back of the spectators car park at La Villiaze and they built a temporary dock at St. Sampsons Harbour.
This dock was where small cargo ships constantly delivered different grades of sand and aggregate for the project, which were then stored in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport. All the plant machinery and trucks used for the project arrived on the local RoRo ferries, CommodoreGoodwill and Commodore Clipper and were moved in convoy from St. Peter Port Harbour, to the airport overnight, when the roads were empty of traffic.
http://www.laganconstruction.com/lagan-construction-lands-contract-at-guernsey-airport/
http://theoldsite.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2902&p=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22775507

Specsavers Headquarters in Guernsey

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Tom Hanton - Guernsey Office Products

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

published: 07 Mar 2012

Water Cooler Sanitisation at Elite Office Supplies Guernsey

This short video is to show how we sanitise your water cooler. The techniques used will vary depending on the the type of cooler you have.

published: 20 Dec 2013

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and st...

Specsavers Headquarters in Guernsey

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different...

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue re...

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and stockpile them in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport.
This was filmed on the 21st May and 22nd May 2012.
TO FIND OUT WHERE THESE SHIPS ARE NOW, CLICK ON THESE LINKS
ISLAY TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:378985/mmsi:314265000/imo:9030474/vessel:ISLAY_TRADER
SHETLAND TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:2740804/mmsi:314257000/imo:9030486/vessel:SHETLAND_TRADER
MARTIN
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:182700/mmsi:232002159/imo:8510295/vessel:MARTIN
AIRPORT HISTORY AND LAGAN CONSTRUCTION'S WORK
Guernsey Airport opened on the 5th May 1939, and today handles nearly a million travellers every year.
In 2002 the new airport terminal building, car park and surrounding area, was built by Hochtief and became operational on the 19th May 2004. Hochtief also demolished the old terminal building that dated from 1939.
Originally Guernsey Airport had four grass runways, but 1960 saw the construction of a new single tarmacked runway 4,800 ft (1,463 m) long.
In March 2012, Lagan Construction began work on a major programme of essential maintenance and improvements, representing probably the largest development at the airport in more than 70 years. The project was called Airport 2040 and the work that was done is expected to keep the airport going until the year 2040. The work which cost £80million (€93 million at the time) was due to last 22 months, but actually finished two months ahead of schedule.
The work included:
* Construction of an additional 120 metre runway section to the west.
* Create longer grass safety areas at both ends of the runway.
* Removing a long dip in the runway by building it up.
* Resurfacing of the whole runway.
* Resurface all the taxiways.
* Extend the existing taxiway to join up with the runway extension.
* Install a new surface water drainage system.
* Reconstruct all the concrete apron areas.
* Construct new apron areas where there were grass areas.
* Provide additional aircraft stands on the aprons.
* Install new ground lighting.
* Install new navigational aids.
* Move and replace all the runway approach lights.
Most of the work on the apron was done during the day, but the work on the runway was mainly carried out at night, while the airport was closed. The runway then had to be returned to a usable state prior to reopening at 6am each morning. That element of the project was expected to last around seven months. To carry out the work, Lagan Construction built a concrete batching plant on a field opposite the airport entrance, it built a village of portacabins near the MallardHotel to house it's staff, they built an office block built out of portacabins on a site at the back of the spectators car park at La Villiaze and they built a temporary dock at St. Sampsons Harbour.
This dock was where small cargo ships constantly delivered different grades of sand and aggregate for the project, which were then stored in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport. All the plant machinery and trucks used for the project arrived on the local RoRo ferries, CommodoreGoodwill and Commodore Clipper and were moved in convoy from St. Peter Port Harbour, to the airport overnight, when the roads were empty of traffic.
http://www.laganconstruction.com/lagan-construction-lands-contract-at-guernsey-airport/
http://theoldsite.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2902&p=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22775507

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and stockpile them in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport.
This was filmed on the 21st May and 22nd May 2012.
TO FIND OUT WHERE THESE SHIPS ARE NOW, CLICK ON THESE LINKS
ISLAY TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:378985/mmsi:314265000/imo:9030474/vessel:ISLAY_TRADER
SHETLAND TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:2740804/mmsi:314257000/imo:9030486/vessel:SHETLAND_TRADER
MARTIN
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:182700/mmsi:232002159/imo:8510295/vessel:MARTIN
AIRPORT HISTORY AND LAGAN CONSTRUCTION'S WORK
Guernsey Airport opened on the 5th May 1939, and today handles nearly a million travellers every year.
In 2002 the new airport terminal building, car park and surrounding area, was built by Hochtief and became operational on the 19th May 2004. Hochtief also demolished the old terminal building that dated from 1939.
Originally Guernsey Airport had four grass runways, but 1960 saw the construction of a new single tarmacked runway 4,800 ft (1,463 m) long.
In March 2012, Lagan Construction began work on a major programme of essential maintenance and improvements, representing probably the largest development at the airport in more than 70 years. The project was called Airport 2040 and the work that was done is expected to keep the airport going until the year 2040. The work which cost £80million (€93 million at the time) was due to last 22 months, but actually finished two months ahead of schedule.
The work included:
* Construction of an additional 120 metre runway section to the west.
* Create longer grass safety areas at both ends of the runway.
* Removing a long dip in the runway by building it up.
* Resurfacing of the whole runway.
* Resurface all the taxiways.
* Extend the existing taxiway to join up with the runway extension.
* Install a new surface water drainage system.
* Reconstruct all the concrete apron areas.
* Construct new apron areas where there were grass areas.
* Provide additional aircraft stands on the aprons.
* Install new ground lighting.
* Install new navigational aids.
* Move and replace all the runway approach lights.
Most of the work on the apron was done during the day, but the work on the runway was mainly carried out at night, while the airport was closed. The runway then had to be returned to a usable state prior to reopening at 6am each morning. That element of the project was expected to last around seven months. To carry out the work, Lagan Construction built a concrete batching plant on a field opposite the airport entrance, it built a village of portacabins near the MallardHotel to house it's staff, they built an office block built out of portacabins on a site at the back of the spectators car park at La Villiaze and they built a temporary dock at St. Sampsons Harbour.
This dock was where small cargo ships constantly delivered different grades of sand and aggregate for the project, which were then stored in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport. All the plant machinery and trucks used for the project arrived on the local RoRo ferries, CommodoreGoodwill and Commodore Clipper and were moved in convoy from St. Peter Port Harbour, to the airport overnight, when the roads were empty of traffic.
http://www.laganconstruction.com/lagan-construction-lands-contract-at-guernsey-airport/
http://theoldsite.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2902&p=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22775507

Specsavers Headquarters in Guernsey

Hidden behind a tall escallonia hedge north of Guernsey Airport is the worldwide headquarters of Specsavers. Specsavers are opticians and sell lots of different designs of spectacles, contact lenses and they now also sell digital hearing aids.
Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Mr. and Mrs.Perkins in their spare bedroom. After four years they had opened 100 stores and in 2009 they now have 1,300 stores worldwide. The 14th February 2009 was their 25th anniversary.
This building used to be Tektronix main worldwide factory where they made oscilloscopes and other electronic components.

Tom Hanton - Guernsey Office Products

Tom Hanton - Guernsey
Tom@MyGuernseyRep.com
703-283-6418
...Your point of contact for above and beyond Customer Service & Consultation. When your office has unique needs or emergencies ...a magical "smart button" isn't going to come to the rescue. You need someone with 20 years experience and the dedication to make your company feel like they are the only customer that I'm responsible for. As the largest IndependentDealer in the DC Metro Area, Guernsey is well-positioned to make your life..."just a little less stressful".
Take a quick look at the video and then let's schedule a time to talk. Always remember, "Whether your office needs are big or small...We Can Do That!"

Lagan Unloading Aggregate From Ships at St. Sampsons Harbour, Guernsey

This video shows Lagan Construction unloading aggregate from cargo ships, at the temporary dock, that was built on the north west corner of the Longue Hougue reclamation site at St. Sampsons Harbour.
The small cargo ships called Islay Trader and Shetland Trader would arrive on alternate days, constantly for around a year, delivering different grades of sand and aggregate for the airport project. They would then moor alongside the ship Martin, which was used as a barge, so that the excavator with the grab could unload the aggregate from the cargo ships and place it into the hopper for the conveyor belt.
The aggregate then travelled on the conveyor belt to the waiting loader, which would then load the articulated dump trucks. The articulated dump trucks would then take the materials and stockpile them in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport.
This was filmed on the 21st May and 22nd May 2012.
TO FIND OUT WHERE THESE SHIPS ARE NOW, CLICK ON THESE LINKS
ISLAY TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:378985/mmsi:314265000/imo:9030474/vessel:ISLAY_TRADER
SHETLAND TRADER
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:2740804/mmsi:314257000/imo:9030486/vessel:SHETLAND_TRADER
MARTIN
http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:182700/mmsi:232002159/imo:8510295/vessel:MARTIN
AIRPORT HISTORY AND LAGAN CONSTRUCTION'S WORK
Guernsey Airport opened on the 5th May 1939, and today handles nearly a million travellers every year.
In 2002 the new airport terminal building, car park and surrounding area, was built by Hochtief and became operational on the 19th May 2004. Hochtief also demolished the old terminal building that dated from 1939.
Originally Guernsey Airport had four grass runways, but 1960 saw the construction of a new single tarmacked runway 4,800 ft (1,463 m) long.
In March 2012, Lagan Construction began work on a major programme of essential maintenance and improvements, representing probably the largest development at the airport in more than 70 years. The project was called Airport 2040 and the work that was done is expected to keep the airport going until the year 2040. The work which cost £80million (€93 million at the time) was due to last 22 months, but actually finished two months ahead of schedule.
The work included:
* Construction of an additional 120 metre runway section to the west.
* Create longer grass safety areas at both ends of the runway.
* Removing a long dip in the runway by building it up.
* Resurfacing of the whole runway.
* Resurface all the taxiways.
* Extend the existing taxiway to join up with the runway extension.
* Install a new surface water drainage system.
* Reconstruct all the concrete apron areas.
* Construct new apron areas where there were grass areas.
* Provide additional aircraft stands on the aprons.
* Install new ground lighting.
* Install new navigational aids.
* Move and replace all the runway approach lights.
Most of the work on the apron was done during the day, but the work on the runway was mainly carried out at night, while the airport was closed. The runway then had to be returned to a usable state prior to reopening at 6am each morning. That element of the project was expected to last around seven months. To carry out the work, Lagan Construction built a concrete batching plant on a field opposite the airport entrance, it built a village of portacabins near the MallardHotel to house it's staff, they built an office block built out of portacabins on a site at the back of the spectators car park at La Villiaze and they built a temporary dock at St. Sampsons Harbour.
This dock was where small cargo ships constantly delivered different grades of sand and aggregate for the project, which were then stored in huge heaps on the Longue Hougue reclamation site. The sand and aggregates were then transported using a fleet of large trucks and John Deere tractors and trailers from there to Guernsey Airport. All the plant machinery and trucks used for the project arrived on the local RoRo ferries, CommodoreGoodwill and Commodore Clipper and were moved in convoy from St. Peter Port Harbour, to the airport overnight, when the roads were empty of traffic.
http://www.laganconstruction.com/lagan-construction-lands-contract-at-guernsey-airport/
http://theoldsite.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2902&p=0
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-guernsey-22775507

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